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    Thickener in Super Lube?

    Any idea on what thickener they use in super lube? It's not listed anywhere on their site.
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    Silicone oil?

    I noticed that silicone oils is recommended when rubber contact is possible. I also noticed that when mixed surfaces such as metal on plastic silicone is recommended due to the plastic safe nature of it. after trying it on my bike jockey pullies I noticed that it seems a lot slipperier than the...
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    Brake hum when backing up after a rain storm

    Will lubrication along the brake pad shoe rails solve an issue with the brake pads humming when being applied and backing up after a rain storm? (The brakes quiet back down after driving a short distance going forward)
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    Rubber plastisizers in Canada?

    I'm looking for a product that can condition and protect rubber keeping it supple (automotive application). Currently I'm using kleen flo: Honey-goo holistic rubber care. Looking at the MSDS I can't really tell if it contains plastisizers or not. I hear mention that ATP-205 is good for...
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    Does Super Lube Oil make Good Electric Motor Oil

    Super Lube Mutli Purpose Oil comes in ISO 100-150. It seems like this is a good viscosity for my application of sinthered bronze bearings. Not sure if the suspended PTFE is going to cause problems any one have any experience using this as sinthered bronze sleeve bearing lube?
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    Free wheel oil

    Not a free hub an old school freewheel. They call for medium weight oil. But what does that mean? SAE20 ? Gear OIL 75W90 ? 75W140 ? 85W140 ? Currently running the heaviest 85W140 and t seems fine only drawback seems to be that it's way more silent than all the other bikes so people don't...
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    Lucas Xtra vs #2 Red N' Tacky

    I haven't tried Lucas Xtra I noticed it was polyurea vs Red N' Tacky which is lithium complex. I know both will probably work for bearing applications but I'm wondering what the differences are going with the different chemistries. There are 2 applications I would like to use them on: 1. The...
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